fly into

verb

flew into; flown into; flying into; flies into
: to be overcome by (sudden extreme emotion)
He flew into a rage.
They flew into a panic.

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The nearest airports are Tri-Cities Regional (TRI) and Asheville Regional (AVL), although many visitors fly into Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) and take the scenic drive. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026 The leaves will fall onto the quad in the autumn, and the caps will fly into the air in the spring. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 The genre has flown into the mainstream in recent years via the big streaming platforms and was one of the major talking points at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Just a day after the 2026 Emmy Awards, Selena Gomez flew into New York City to reunite with her husband, Benny Blanco, for a dinner date. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fly into

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“Fly into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20into. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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